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What Is The Knot Between Rib Cage And Bad Breath?
i have a knot in between my rib cage tha size of a quarter feels like a cists it doesnt hurt or nothing but i noticed i have bad breath now also has been there 6 months or better jus curious to what it might be an are the two possibly linked? im 42 afro-american female 5 2 an weigh 131 ibs i am anemic but my hemoglobin has been good for months dont have any medical issues i am prone to bv though have had it a lot in the past
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
hi.
based from your description, it could possibly be a cyst (sebaceous or keratinous type), a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation) or a lipoma (a fatty tissue deposit). and no, your bad breath is not related to the lesion in your chest area. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. a good oral hygiene is also encouraged.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could possibly be a cyst (sebaceous or keratinous type), a fibroma (fibrous tissue formation) or a lipoma (a fatty tissue deposit). and no, your bad breath is not related to the lesion in your chest area. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. a good oral hygiene is also encouraged.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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